Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas is a 1992 Philippine action film directed by Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio. The film stars Sonny Parsons as the title role. Based on true events,[1] the film is about a sergeant based in Quezon City who begins engaging in Robin Hood-like criminal activities against law enforcement in order to help the slum area dwellers.[2][3]
| Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas | |
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| Directed by | Ricardo "Bebong" Osorio |
| Screenplay by | Amado Laquesta |
| Story by | Johnny Ramirez |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Sonny Parsons |
| Cinematography | Val Dauz |
| Edited by | Renato de Leon |
| Music by | Demet Velasquez |
Production company | Moviestars Production |
| Distributed by | Moviestars Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard severely criticized the film for its overall crudeness, stating that it ""doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting."[4]
Cast
edit- Sonny Parsons as Sgt. Ernesto Baliola
- Efren Reyes as Atty. Petaga
- Aurora Sevilla as Soling
- Dindo Arroyo as Chief Goon
- Shirley Tesoro as Rowena
- Eric Francisco as Eric
- Oliver Osorio as Peping
- Gilda Aragon as Susan
- Fred Moro as Domeng
- Joey Padilla as P./Major
- Fernando "Chinkee" Tan as Lucio
- Melissa Sosa as Letty
- Martin Parsons as Jojo
- Ricardo Osorio as Col. Cruz
- Ros Olgado as Atty. Torrente
- Leo Padilla as Erning's Goon
- Boy Padilla as Erning's Goon
- Gilbert Caprecho as Erning's Goon
- Bebeng Amora as Erning's Goon
- Art Veloso as Policeman
Release
editCritical response
editJustino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review for its crudeness, writing that it "doesn't make sense in all aspects, including writing [...], directing [...], and acting (if this is what Parsons and company wrongly consider their profession)." Dormiendo added that he was "particularly appalled at the sight of Parsons making a mockery of himself, women, and the character he is portraying.[4]
References
edit- ^ Torres, Radito (November 2, 1987). "Soldiers battle QC cops". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 2. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Yeatter, Bryan L. (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 362. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Nineties No. 292: Sgt. Ernesto Baliola: Tinik sa Batas". Video 48. July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Dormiendo, Justino (June 26, 1992). "Distorted images from reality". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 28. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
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